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Do automatic transmissions need dual mass flywheels?
Do automatic transmissions have or need dual mass flywheels? How do I know if a car has one?
Asked on 14 August 2010 by chrisbj8
Answered by
Honest John
No, torque converter autos don't need them. But DSGs do have them and they can be trouble on DSGs.
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